Movie Review

Boy A (2008)

Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 30, 2008

Owen Gleiberman

Owen Gleiberman is a film critic for EW

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EW's GRADE

C-

Details Limited Release: Jul 23, 2008; Rated: R; Length: 100 Minutes; Genre: Drama; With: Peter Mullan

Andrew Garfield as BOY A

Boy A is the story of a child criminal released into the world as a young adult. Yet the moment we meet Jack (Andrew Garfield), who was given the protective pseudonym ''Boy A'' during his trial, he's such a bashful, smiley-sweet wallflower you can't believe he did what he was accused of. This overly labored, underdramatized character study is arty and morose, yet it lacks the vision to portray Jack as anything but a victim. His simpering saintliness wears you out. C-

Originally posted Jul 25, 2008 Published in issue #1004 Aug 01, 2008 Order article reprints

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